§ 5-37.7-13 - Penalties – Attorneys' fees for violations. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-37.7-13

   § 5-37.7-13  Penalties – Attorneys'fees for violations. – (a) Civil penalties. Anyone who violates the provisions of this chaptermay be held liable for actual and exemplary damages.

   (b) Criminal penalties. Anyone who intentionally andknowingly violates the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, befined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per patient, per violation,or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.

   (c) Commission of crime. The civil and criminalpenalties in this section shall also be applicable to anyone who obtainsconfidential health care information maintained under the provisions of thischapter through the commission of a crime.

   (d) Attorneys' fees. Attorneys' fees may be awarded atthe discretion of the court, to the successful party in any action under thischapter.